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jen_sanford's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
calcicuivre's review against another edition
4.0
I had forgotten all about this series! The first time I read this book, I was 12 and I had absolutely adored it, but I wanted to see if my feelings would change upon reading it a second time (and this time, in french). I'm happy to say that they didn't!
This was still the fun mystery story that I remember reading, and I'm so glad that I picked it up. I won't be writing a full review for thisbecause I'm lazy but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
I mean, there was:
-a half-asian MC, I know, just let that sink in. A half-asian MC in Victorian London.
-a pretty cool mystery, even though a bit predictable at certain points,
-fast paced plot
-a great start to a slow-burning romance....
-great banter
-great side characters (I'm looking at you, James Easton)
I will definitely be continuing with this series.
This was still the fun mystery story that I remember reading, and I'm so glad that I picked it up. I won't be writing a full review for this
I mean, there was:
-a half-asian MC, I know, just let that sink in. A half-asian MC in Victorian London.
-a pretty cool mystery, even though a bit predictable at certain points,
-fast paced plot
-a great start to a slow-burning romance....
-great banter
-great side characters (I'm looking at you, James Easton)
I will definitely be continuing with this series.
jkimexploring's review against another edition
3.0
I think if I was younger I would have devoured this. It was like historical fiction meets Galagher Girls.
After coming back from vacation I thought about dnfing it since I honestly forgot I was reading it, but I gave it one more chance that wasn't in pieces waiting in lines and I enjoyed it. I might pick up the next one, but I'm also really bad with series.
After coming back from vacation I thought about dnfing it since I honestly forgot I was reading it, but I gave it one more chance that wasn't in pieces waiting in lines and I enjoyed it. I might pick up the next one, but I'm also really bad with series.
ksteamlib's review against another edition
3.0
Teen book group chose this for this month. Very clean and cute. A little mystery, a little romance. I liked it fine.
joospartyoffive's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
suzylibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Took me by surprise! Great mystery, romance and historical fiction. Reminded me a bit about The Pink Carnation.
catherine_dicristofaro's review against another edition
3.0
Decent mystery with a strong female lead. The agency is a little farfetched, but Lee does a nice job of keeping the story moving.
gardenjess's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this historic fiction YA mystery - set in Victorian time period, with a female spy protagonist. Enjoyed that it is a diverse offering as well.
jessthececoach's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read. I don't normally read mystery novels, but a period piece undercover lady detective was too good of a hook not to check out. It was fun. A good way to spend a weekend.
allison_ck's review against another edition
4.0
This book was awesome! I loved the gritty Victorian setting, the feistiness of the main character and her banter with the love interest, the mystery that was predictable but still managed to surprise me at the end...definitely looking forward to the next one!